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Lutz Preparatory School K-8 NEWSFLASH, V7 Issue 34, March 1, 2019


Upcoming Week at a Glance
Important Information From Administration Regarding FSA and EOC Testing
FSA Portal

Communication from Hillsborough County Public Schools Regarding Internet Hoax
Leader in Me Habit of the Month
Lost and Found - Prescription Glasses/Jewelry Check Out These Pictures
Volunteer Corner - Volunteer Breakfast RSVP
Academic Calendar Released for 2019-20 School Year
Refrigerator Donations Needed
Yearbook Sales Deadline Extended Until Monday, March 4th at Midnight - DON"T MISS OUT!
PDQ Gift Cards for Sale at Reduced Rate
Sports Tryouts Next Week - Girls Flag Football, Girls and Boys Hockey, and Co-Ed Track & Field
Red's Team Sports Spring Uniform Sale 10% Off Online 15% Off In Store
Lutz Preparatory School Inc., Board of Directors Accepting Resumes Through March 15
8th Annual LP Golf Outing - Registration Now Open
Middle School News
"Read" It Forward Book Drive - Donations Being Accepted Through March 8
PTA Corner
Gently Used Athletic Equipment Drive - Coming Soon
More Kindness Week Pictures - Check Us Out!
Summer Camps 3-5 year old and K-5 Schedule & New Vendor Camps - Register Now!
New Idealab After School Session Starting Soon
  • Monday, March 4:
    • Yearbook Ordering Deadline Extended to TODAY AT MIDNIGHT - FINAL CHANCE TO ORDER 18-19 YEARBOOK!  No extra books will be ordered! Don't miss out!
    • Wear Your Pay It Forward T-Shirt
    • Lightning Hockey Clinic for 5th-8th Grade Students, click HERE for waiver due by 8:00 AM
    • First Track and Field Practice (Must Have Required Documents on File to Participate)
    • TAW:  PTA will provide a special treat in the main lobby for the staff
  • Tuesday, March 5:
    • TAW:  PTA is providing a grilled BBQ lunch and dessert
  • Wednesday, March 6:
    • Early Release Dismissal Begins at Noon
    • Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day for Synergize Level and Above
    • TAW:  PTA is providing a farmers market-themed lunch after early dismissal.
  • Thursday, March 7:
    • Boys' Hockey Tryouts (Must Have Required Documents on File to Participate)
    • Girls Flag Football Tryouts (Must Have Required Documents on File to Participate)
    • TAW:  PTA is providing lunch and fresh flowers
  • Friday, March 8:
    • Final Day to Donate to Read It Forward Book Drive
    • Middle School Spring Dance
    • TAW:  PTA is presenting teachers and staff with a gift of appreciation. Raffle winners will be announced!
Ongoing Items:
  • Red's Team Sports Uniform Vendor Spring Sale through March 29th
  • Board of Director Resumes Accepted through March 15th
  • Register for Lutz Prep Golf Outing Through Thursday, March 21st (or until sold out)
  • Keep Clipping Box Tops
Dear Parents/Guardians,
 
As we have begun the second part of the school year, we want to inform you of some key information regarding the upcoming spring assessments. Below you will find tentative testing dates for the grade levels and their respective assessments.  Please be aware that these dates are provided within testing “windows”, and they can change based on various factors.  State and district changes, unforeseen technology issues, and internal scheduling at Lutz Prep all can play a factor in altering testing dates and times.  While we make every attempt to communicate with families, teachers, and our students in order to be best prepared, we appreciate your flexibility and patience during this time. In addition, please note that during testing windows, we will be a ‘closed campus’ and no volunteering is available on campus.
 
Below are some good tips to help your child during testing:
  • Get a good night’s sleep
  • Eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school
  • Arrive to school ON TIME! Tardiness will affect your child’s testing schedule
  • Avoid scheduling appointments during the school day; limiting tardies and early sign outs
  • Remember to notify attendance@LutzPrep.org immediately if your child is ill
  • Reminder: Absolutely NO electronics allowed during testing (cell phones, smart watch/wrist phones, etc.)
  • Help reinforce academic integrity and that this is a snapshot of your child’s progress
  • Encourage them to do their best and not stress
  
**TENTATIVE** Testing Plan
Please note: Per changes from the state, testing windows are later this year,
 with testing potentially ending the last week of school
**Reminder: These dates are tentative and CAN CHANGE at any time**
 
1st & 2nd grade:
i-Ready Reading Diagnostic (Computer Based Test)- weeks of April 29 – May 10
 
3rd grade:
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- April 2 & 3
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
i-Ready Reading Diagnostic (Computer Based Test)- week of April 22 - 26
 
4th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- April 2
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- May 1 & 2
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
 
5th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- April 2
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- May 1 & 2
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
Statewide Science Assessment (SSA) (Paper)- May 9 & 10
  
6th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Paper)- April 2
FSA ELA Reading (Paper)- May 1 & 2
FSA Math (Paper)- May 7 & 8
 
7th grade:
FSA ELA Writing (Computer Based Test)- April 2 OR 3testing window is 4/1 to 4/12
FSA ELA Reading (Computer Based Test)- weeks of May 1 - 10testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
FSA Math (Computer Based Test)- weeks of May 6 - 17testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Civics EOC (Computer Based Test -NGSSS)- May 17testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
 
8th grade: (Students will take ONE math assessment, based on course enrollment)
FSA ELA Writing (Computer Based Test)- April 2 OR 3testing window is 4/1 to 4/12
FSA ELA Reading (Computer Based Test)- weeks of May 1 - 10testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
FSA 8th gr Math (Computer Based Test)- weeks of May 6 - 17testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Algebra 1 EOC (Computer Based Test -FSA)- weeks of May 6 - 17testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Geometry EOC (Computer Based Test -FSA)- weeks of May 6 - 17testing window is 5/1 to 5/28
Statewide Science Assessment (SSA) (Paper)- May 9
  
**Reminder: These dates are tentative and CAN CHANGE at any time**
Please note: Per changes from the state, testing windows are later this year,
 with testing potentially ending the last week of school
Florida Standards Assessment Portal
The FSA portal is your source for information about the Florida Standards Assessments.

Florida’s K-12 assessment system measures students’ achievement of Florida’s education standards, which were developed and implemented to ensure that all students graduate from high school ready for success in college, career, and life.  Assessment supports instruction and student learning, and test results help Florida’s educational leadership and stakeholders determine whether the goals of the education system are being met.  Please click HERE to visit the Florida Department of Education FSA Portal. 

Important Message from Hillsborough County Public Schools Regarding Internet Hoax
Please click HERE to view an important message from Grayson Kamm, HCPS Communications and Media Officer.


Habit of the Month

March:  Sharpen the Saw
I eat right, exercise, and get enough sleep (body).  I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school (brain).  I spend time with family and friends (heart).  I take time to find meaningful ways to help people (soul).  I balance all four parts of myself.

Parent Tip of the Week:  Tracking gratitude and achievement in a journal will help you mentally keep your saw sharp.

Report Absences to:
Attendance@lutzprep.org
Edsby Questions?
Lost and Found
These items held at front desk.

Volunteer Corner
ALOHA!!! It is time to celebrate our Amazing Volunteers with the Annual Awards Breakfast & Luau Party at Lutz Prep on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

There will be lots of food and fun as always!  Wear your favorite Hawaiin shirt or dress if you have one! 

Find out who the top winners are with the most volunteer hours and the #1 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR! You won't want to miss this one!

Click HERE to RSVP.

Important Dates
3/12:  1st Grade Field Trip

3/12:  Second Day of Girls' Flag Football Tryouts

3/12-15:  8th Grade Field Trip to DC

3/13:  PTA Sponsored All Pro Dad Meeting

3/13:  3rd Grade Field Trip

3/13-14:  Hearing Screenings - Kinder, 1st, & 6th

3/14:  Lightning Leaders Ceremony

3/15:  End of 3rd Quarter Grading Period

3/15:  5th Grade Cyber Bullying Presentation with Officer Vito

3/15:  Final Day to Submit Resumes for Board of Director Openings

3/18-3/22:  Spring Break, School and District Offices Closed

3/25:  Teacher Planning Day, Non Student Day

3/28:  Board of Director Meeting

3/29:  5th Grade Field Trip

4/5:  LP Golf Outing

4/9:  Elementary Report Cards Sent Home in Backpacks

4/10:  Early Release Day, Dismissal Begins at Noon

4/10:  Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day

4/10:  PTA Sponsored All Pro Dad Breakfast

4/10:  Middle School Report Cards Available Online Only

4/17:  Volunteer Breakfast

4/18:  6th Grade Field Trip

4/18:   Lightning Leader Ceremony

4/18:  LP Field Day (Weather Back Up Date 4/26)

4/19:  No School:  Non-Student Day

4/24:  Kindergarten Field Trip

4/25:  Board of Director Meeting
Academic Calendar for 18-19 & 19-20

Early Release Day, Dismissal Begins at Noon on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019

Bolts of Blue Non-Uniform Day
Sponsorship Levels of Synergize ($300) and Above OR Students May Donate $6.  
Please read carefully, this is NOT AN ALL STUDENT dress down day.  

Thank You to Our Synergize Package Sponsors
Students whose sponsorship levels reached the Synergize Package ($300) and above have a non-uniform day on Wednesday, March 6th.  Homeroom teachers will be given Synergize Level and above rosters to validate those students who were awarded this non-uniform day.  

Additional Students May Still Participate!
Any student(s) still wishing to participate in this non-uniform day can turn in their donation of $6.00 to their teacher on Wednesday, January 16th.  Funds will apply to Bolts of Blue Campaign

Seeking Refrigerator Donations
We are seeking donations of gently used refrigerators for our cafeterias. Specifically we are interested in three full size and one apartment size refrigerators.   If you have one available or know of any local businesses that would be willing to donate please contact our facilities manager, David Wheaton, with details or questions. 



Yearbook Orders

Parents, please make sure you are ordering the correct school, the K-8 public charter school has a different yearbook than the preschool with different order codes.  

ONLINE ORDERS ONLY, no checks or cash will be accepted at any time for yearbook sales. 

PDQ Gift Cards for Sale
Lutz Prep has partnered with PDQ to enhance the education of our LP students.  PDQ has allotted Lutz Prep a limited number of $10 gift cards that are available for purchase for only $7.  We are pleased to sell these cards at a 30% discount to our Lutz Prep families & friends as a perk.  These cards are good at all PDQ locations and do not expire!
 
Sales begin February 25th and will last until the inventory of cards is depleted.  All proceeds raised from the sale of these gift cards will go directly back to our school for programs that benefit our children.   
 
It's simple:

  1. Complete the form below detailing the amount of cards requested and amount paid.   Limit is 10 cards per family due to the limited supply.  
  2. Attach payment to this form.
  3. Return to your homeroom teacher.

 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our business manager,Diana Jenkins, at diana.jenkins@lutzprep.org.  

Click HERE to print order form.

Sports Tryout Information for 5th-8th Grade Athletes
 

Girls' Flag Football General Information

  • Tryouts will be held Thursday, March 7th and Tuesday, March 12th from after school until 4:30 PM.
  • Preseason Practices TBD by Coaches
  • Regular Season Practices Mon/Wed from after school until 4:30 PM or when necessary
  • Games Typically Tues/Thurs at 4:30 PM
  • If athlete makes the team or is on Practice Squad their enrollment fees are due by March 15that Midnight ($130 for Team, $30 for Practice Squad). 
  • Uniform is the property of Lutz Preparatory and must be turned in at the end of the season.
  • Practice squad will practice with team and more information will be given by coaches at the tryouts
  • Season will last from First week in April until Mid May
Tryout Requirements
The following THREE (3) STEPS are required to be complete by Wednesday, March 6th at midnight in order for your student to participate in tryouts:
  1. FHSAA Sports Physical (not the same as a regular health check up) must be on file with the school main office (send electronically to administration@lutzprep.org or drop off a COPY at the front desk).  Please DO NOT give us your original, keep for your records and give us a copy.  These can be completed at your regular doctor or any walk in clinic.
  2. Online Sports Liability Form (one is valid for the entire school year so if you already have one on file please do not fill out again).
  3. Online Tryout Signup with Emergency Contact Info and Uniform Sizes

Girls' Hockey Information

  • Tryouts will be held Tuesday, March 5th from after school until 5:00 PM
  • Preseason Practices TBD by Coach
  • Regular Season Practices Thurs or TBD by coach availability
  • Games typically on Mon/Wed- May have double headers will boys
  • If athlete makes the team $130 enrollment fee due by Sunday, March 10th at Midnight.  
  • Uniform is the property of Lutz Preparatory and must be turned in at the end of the season.
  • Season will last from First week in April until Mid May
Tryout Requirements
The following THREE (3) STEPS are required to be complete by Monday, March 4th at midnight in order for your student to participate in tryouts:
  1. FHSAA Sports Physical (not the same as a regular health check up) must be on file with the school main office (send electronically to administration@lutzprep.org or drop off a COPY at the front desk).  Please DO NOT give us your original, keep for your records and give us a copy.  These can be completed at your regular doctor or any walk in clinic.
  2. Online Sports Liability Form (one is valid for the entire school year so if you already have one on file please do not fill out again).
  3. Online Tryout Signup with Emergency Contact Info and Uniform Sizes
 

Boys' Hockey Information

  • Tryouts will be held Thursday, March 7th from after school until 5:00 PM
  • Preseason practices TBD by Coach
  • Regular season practices Wed or TBD by coach availability
  • Games typically on Mon/Thurs- May have double headers with girls
  • Games at 4:30 or 5:30 depending on double hearers
  • If Athlete makes the team $130 enrollment fee due by Sunday, March 10th at Midnight.  
  • Uniform is the property of Lutz Preparatory and must be turned in at the end of the season.
  • Season will last from First week in April until Mid May
Tryout Requirements
The following THREE (3) STEPS are required to be complete by Wednesday, March 6th at midnight in order for your student to participate in tryouts:
  1. FHSAA Sports Physical (not the same as a regular health check up) must be on file with the school main office (send electronically to administration@lutzprep.org or drop off a COPY at the front desk).  Please DO NOT give us your original, keep for your records and give us a copy.  These can be completed at your regular doctor or any walk in clinic.
  2. Online Sports Liability Form (one is valid for the entire school year so if you already have one on file please do not fill out again).
  3. Online Tryout Signup with Emergency Contact Info and Uniform Sizes

 

Co-ed Track and Field Information

  • NO TRYOUTS, SUBMIT ALL THREE STEPS BELOW TO BE A PART OF THE TEAM
  • First day of practice:  Monday, March 4th
  • Practices held every Mon/Wed/Thurs from after school until 4:30 PM
  • $130 Enrollment Fee Due Midnight of March 3rd
  • Meet Schedule (all races can be registered for on FLrunnners.com)
    • 3/27 - TCAL Rushe Middle School Meet 4:30
    • 4/3 - TCAL Rushe Middle SchoolMeet 4:30
    • 4/13 Lecanto
    • 4/23 - TCAL Rushe Middle School Meet 4:30
    • 5/11 - Bradenton State Meet
Team Requirement (Before Attending Practice)
The following THREE (3) STEPS are required to be complete by Sunday, March 3rd at midnight in order for your student to participate in practice:
  1. FHSAA Sports Physical (not the same as a regular health check up) must be on file with the school main office (send electronically to administration@lutzprep.org or drop off a COPY at the front desk).  Please DO NOT give us your original, keep for your records and give us a copy.  These can be completed at your regular doctor or any walk in clinic.
  2. Online Sports Liability Form (one is valid for the entire school year so if you already have one on file please do not fill out again).
  3. Online Team Payment Fee with Emergency Contact Info and Uniform Sizes

Announcing Red's Team Sports Spring Uniform Sale
This is for only items in stock in the store - no special order items.

  • 15% Off In-Store Items
    • Store Location
      4542 Eagle Falls Place, Tampa, FL 33619
      Phone:  (813) 612-5999
  • 10% Off Online
    • Click HERE to reach Red's online store
    • Use code LutzMarch at checkout

Lutz Preparatory School, Inc. Board of Director’s Announcement
The Lutz Preparatory School, Inc. (Lutz Prep) Board of Directors is currently accepting resumes for board positions.  A board position is a three (3) year term.  A board member's position is unpaid and comes with a fiduciary responsibility to oversee the approval of policies and the school's budgets.

Lutz Prep is focusing on expanding the Board to bring in a variety of personal and professional experiences bringing a diversity of opinion and expertise to further strengthen the talent and depth of expertise that exists currently.  Furthering the Board's responsibilities of establishing and maintaining policies that guide Lutz Prep in its successful execution of its mission and vision, we are looking for someone to bring a forward thinking approach to building our standing within the community and community partnerships providing a firm foundation in our long term success as a growing K-8 elite charter school.

Resumes should be submitted to Administration@lutzprep.org no later than Friday, March 15, 2019.

Please click HERE to view full announcement and description of responsibilities.

8th Annual LP Golf Outing
Our goal is to have the Lutz Prep Golf Outing the highlight of the season!
Every dollar we raise will help support the future of Lutz Preparatory School.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Registration Deadline Thursday March 21st or until sold out. - Register Today!
Questions? contact Bobby Fox @ -  (813) 528-0904

Middle School News 
 
Need Homework Help?
Homework Club is offered to middle school students Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 PM.

  • Students are able to have a quiet place to complete their homework
  • There are National Junior Honor Society students and a middle school math teacher present to help answer questions


Odyssey of the Mind
Our Odyssey of the Mind team will be competing this Saturday at Bloomingdale High School between 11-11:45.  Let’s wish them luck!!!  Audrey G., Alli F., Zaina K., Tyler S., Melia C., Vivian G., and Brooklyn Y.
 

"Read" It Forward Book Drive
In the spirit of our school's "Pay It Forward" initiative, Ava A. (7th grade) and our Lutz Prep Library will be hosting a book drive. 

Please bring new or gently used books to the Media Center to donate to the Sullivan Partnership/Metropolitan Ministries.  The books may be for Toddlers through Middle School levels (no adult level books, please).  WITH TWO WEEKS REMAINING (BOOK DRIVE ENDS ON MARCH 8TH) WE ARE collectING, sortING, and deliverING the books WE HAVE ALREADY COLLECTED.  THE REMAINING WILL BE DELIVERED BEFORE Spring Break so all the area children will have some great reading during their time away from school.

LAST WEEK FOR DONATIONS!  KEEP IT UP LUTZ PREP!!  THANK YOU!

Please take this time to do a little book "Spring Cleaning" and "Read" It Forward!   Presented by:  Ava A. and Mrs. O'Sullivan, Library Coordinator

PTA Corner
Box Top Campaign
Remember to collect all year long!  This year each classroom has a collection goal of 300 each month and 1800 by the end of the year!  Classroom collections will be tallied monthly and for the classes that achieve their monthly goals they will be rewarded!  

The winning grade level will win A Snow Ball Fight!
Collection Contest ends March 1, 2019!
Each homeroom class must collect a minimum of 300 Box Tops for the months of January AND February in order to qualify for the contest!  The grade level that collects the most will be the winner!  Winner will be announced on March 2nd.  Don’t forget to use the Box Tops app!


Please follow these simple steps to help make our collection drive run smoothly:

  1. Neatly cut and sort your Box Tops and place into baggies or print a fun collection sheet from HERE and adhere the Box Tops.
  2. Place your child's name and homeroom teacher's name on the baggie or collection sheet so that he/she receives credit.
  3. Baggies can be dropped off in the collection mailbox in the front lobby or with your homeroom teacher.  
DID YOU KNOW?  Box Tops expire 4 times a year: March, June, November and December, the 2 big expiration dates are March and November!  The school gets 10 cents for every little unexpired rectangle that is turned in!

Gently Used Athletic Equipment Drive - Coming Soon
Pay It Forward - Play It Forward!  Please join LP families and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission as we collect GENTLY USED Sports Equipment that will be donated to families in need.  Please start checking your garage for old equipment your children have outgrown or do not use anymore. Collections bins will be available after Spring Break.  

More photos from Kindness Week - so proud of our LP Bolts! 
Our 8th Graders and Kindergartners working together and our preschools spreading kindness.  

Summer Camps 2019!
Lutz Pre-Prep & K-5 Summer Camps Schedule Announced -
Register Now to Reserve Your Space!

There's so much to enjoy about summer, particularly our fun-filled and educational based summer camps.  All of the Lutz Preparatory Camp Counselors are teachers from our Preschool or K-8 school.  We also offer camps hosted by vendors at our campus. 

  • Pre-Prep & K-5 Summer Camps Announced!  Click HERE for registration and schedule.

Please visit the Summer Programs section of our website linked below for a full listing of all camp offerings and registration packets.  Please contact 



Camps Hosted at Lutz Preparatory by Outside Vendors
Please note, Lutz Preparatory School, Inc. is not responsible for the contents or reliability of any other websites to which we provide a link and do not necessarily endorse the views expressed within them.   

Camp Invention
Click HERE to register online.


Lutz Preparatory is once again hosting Camp Invention on our campus in the summer of 2019.

Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged, where children transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will code robots and use collaboration and creative problem solving during hands-on, STEM activities.  Click HERE to register and find current promotions or call 800.968.4332. 

For children entering grades K - 6 

  • Cost: $230  
  • Program Dates:     6/10/2019 - 6/14/2019
  • Program Length:  5 Days
  • Program Times:     9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Camp Director, our very own teacher, Mrs. Ground

Show on the Road Presents
Mary Poppins Jr. Summer Camp
Ages 6-14

Enrollment requires a single registration form, or conveniently register online via www.showontheroadtampa.com!
Contact: Jessica Schoenfeld at (813)943-2695 and info@showontheroadtampa.com for questions or more information.

June 10-14 and 17-21 $400 per child
9:00 AM-3:00 PM

The camp will conclude with a performance of MARY POPPINS JR. at Lutz Prep. Performance time to be announced. 

This 10-day musical theatre style summer camp will include various daily classes in singing, acting, and dancing while rehearsing for their performance. Students will explore the technical theatre aspects of creating a show, such as costumes, set, and prop design. They will gain insight into the professional rehearsal process for real working actors.  Students should bring a packed lunch and snack.

New After School Session Starting for Idealab

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